Horsham
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Horsham in West Sussex is a market town blending historic streets with modern amenities. The Carfax at the town centre hosts weekly markets and events, while Horsham Park offers green space for recreation. Surrounded by the South Downs and High Weald countryside, the area is perfect for walking, cycling, and exploring nearby villages.
Wards in Horsham
Horsham is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Billingshurst
- Broadbridge Heath
- Colgate & Rusper
- Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead
- Denne
- Forest
- Holbrook East
- Holbrook West
- Itchingfield, Slinfold & Warnham
- Nuthurst & Lower Beeding
- Roffey North
- Roffey South
- Rudgwick
- Southwater North
- Southwater South & Shipley
- Trafalgar
Horsham is a constituency that covers these wards in Horsham.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 22,457 | 21.29% | 1,962,885 | 20.93% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,318 | 5.99% | 714,721 | 7.62% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,484 | 11.83% | 1,147,461 | 12.23% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 20,789 | 19.71% | 1,842,715 | 19.65% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,294 | 21.13% | 1,865,056 | 19.88% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 21,152 | 20.05% | 1,846,995 | 19.69% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 89,599 | 86.25% | 78.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 5,342 | 5.14% | 6.32% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,282 | 1.23% | 2.60% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 1,074 | 1.03% | 1.72% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 967 | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 839 | 0.81% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
| African | 807 | 0.78% | 1.62% | 2.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 759 | 0.73% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 546 | 0.53% | 0.69% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 542 | 0.52% | 1.14% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 444 | 0.43% | 0.67% | 0.86% |
| Pakistani | 389 | 0.37% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 347 | 0.33% | 0.42% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 227 | 0.22% | 0.43% | 1.08% |
| Caribbean | 214 | 0.21% | 0.47% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 177 | 0.17% | 0.32% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 134 | 0.13% | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 112 | 0.11% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 81 | 0.08% | 0.14% | 0.17% |